"Staring at the Other"

Based on the assigned article, it mentions how staring is such a strong form of non-verbal communication. It states how staring at someone can be signs of curiosity, surprise, adoration, and so on. Although this is not completely on topic with the article, do you think the way a musician stares (at a concert or other performance) or communicates non-verbally has an impact on his or her overall performance?